Kathleen Bean, 92, died at her home, surrounded by family, on Dec. 24, 2015.
She was born in Bristol, Connecticut, the twin daughter of Richard and Mary (Carne) Monckton. Her twin, Mary,…
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Winter weather finally arrived this week, but when conditions permit, here’s another local find for hikers to check out.
The West Woods and Morris Farm trail system offer enjoyable early…
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Boothbay Public Works foreman Mike Alley says as far as the storm goes, “there isn’t much to it. I guess it’s a good way to get our feet wet!” So, no problems keeping up…
A former Boothbay town manager was publicly censured by the executive board of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) during its Dec. 12 board meeting in Washington, D.C. The…
An Edgecomb woman plans on amending her Freedom of Access Act request to the town. On Nov. 9, Jarryl Larson submitted a written request to the Edgecomb selectmen for reviewing six years of the…
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FRIENDSHIP — Michael Bowen Scarborough, 59, of Friendship, died Dec. 27, 2015, with his brothers, Chris and Matthew, at his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A complete obituary will…
Up to 6 inches of snow, mixed with sleet, on the way...
UPDATE: 3:30 p.m., Dec. 28: Snowfall expected to begin around 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 and continue until around 11 a.m. Accumulation 4-7” for Portland and Midcoast area. It is expected to turn…
The Damariscotta police report the following activity from Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, 2015:
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A 54-year-old Wiscasset man was hurt when the ATV he was riding in Woolwich on Dec. 27 rolled over on top of him, the investigating warden said Monday.
Sunday’s accident occurred early…
The Lincoln County Ecumenical Committee for Haiti has announced that the seventh annual Haiti Benefit Dinner –- Hearts and Hands for Haiti -- will take place Feb.…
The year that is ending saw some big endings. Wiscasset Primary School closed as the town consolidated from three schools into two. And Coastal Enterprises’ (CEI) moved to Brunswick from the…
A 54-year-old Edgecomb man remained at a Portland hospital following a farm equipment accident Sunday afternoon, Edgecomb Fire Chief Roy Potter said.
Jim Schmal became trapped with both legs…
Midcoast Conservancy has named its inaugural board of directors, effective January 1, 2016.
Comprising two members from each of the four merging organizations…
For the first time, Coastal Senior College’s winter classes will be included in both the Central Lincoln County /RSU 40 Adult Ed catalog and the Five Town CSD Adult Ed catalog. A big thank you…
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer a four-part Homebuyer…
The Salt Bay Chamberfest is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kimberly Keller as managing director, effective Jan. 4, 2016.
A 2013 alumna of Elizabethtown College, Kimberly earned her…
LincolnHealth, 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! Lincoln County and Healthy Lincoln County, with the support of many local businesses, non-profits and…
Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) has the recipe for a great winter afternoon outdoors. The best part about this recipe is that it’s…
Susan Gallagher, yoga instructor, is offering two hour yoga events on Jan. 1. The first will be a Seated Yoga at 9:30 a.m., with a Mat Yoga at 11 a.m. in St. Philip’s hall at 12 Hodge St. in…
What do you get when you mix flour, cookie cutters, frosting, sprinkles, singing and a team of enthusiastic, fun loving girls? The spirit of the season! …
At their Monday, Dec. 21 meeting, Westport Island selectmen got a request from the fire chief about a grant application.
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With recent funding from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Maine Department of Marine Resources has taken another step forward in its ability to lead whale disentanglement efforts.
The $…
A 22-year-old Orono man died in Jefferson Wednesday when a large branch broke off a tree and struck him.
Crews from Jefferson Rescue, Central Lincoln County Ambulance and the Lincoln County…
A memorable, music-filled Christmas Eve service is planned for the Second Congregational Church, UCC, in Newcastle. While the formal service will begin at 5:30 p.m., a prelude, starting…
Edgecomb
If you think you’re seeing more traffic along U.S. Route 1 and state Route 27 during the past two years, you’re right. Maine Department of Transportation State Traffic Engineer Steve Landry said…
Edgecomb Eddy Sixth graders got into the Christmas spirit this month by donating to the Boothbay Region Food Pantry in Boothbay Harbor and the Lincoln County Animal Shelter in Edgecomb.
Obituary
Dorothy “Dot” J. Pickering, 72, a lifelong resident of Wiscasset died Dec. 21, 2015 from complications of ALS “Lou Gehrig’s disease” at Cove’s Edge…
For a group of Edgecomb Eddy School second and third graders, what makes Christmas special is spending time with relatives. Whether it’s celebrating Christmas Day at home or traveling out of state…
Lincoln County sheriff’s detectives arrested a Bristol man following an investigation into alleged embezzlement from two Bristol businesses. Joseph Corson, 51, faces a Class B theft charge.
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Early last week, Healthy Kids received a phone call from Randy Miller at Newcastle, Chrysler, Dodge Truck and Jeep asking if Healthy Kids could deliver children's…
Obituary
Dwight Nickerson Eames of Southport, who died December 19, 2015, was born in Boothbay Harbor in 1929. He spent all his childhood summers here. His school years were…
The Damariscotta police report the following activity from Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2015:
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Woolwich Selectmen will discuss bidding a new contract for curbside trash and recycling pickup with the solid waste and recycling committee.
Monday night, Dec. 21 Fred Kahrl, chairman of the…
One of the benefits of being a primary care physician is the chance to work with people over the long term, said Dr. Michael Romac.
Relationships built over…
Pastor Wally Staples has a message for whoever walked into the Church of the Nazarene on Wiscasset’s Gardiner Road Friday and took two bags of collected toys that were going to go to families. …
Wiscasset Public Library recently welcomed back Joan Spurgat as its children’s librarian.
Spurgat was in charge of the spacious children’s room on the library’s lower level for 16 years…
Alna selectmen got a surprise Dec. 16. Wiscasset Ambulance Service sent a letter about some bad debts that Alna residents had racked up with the Wiscasset department. Board members said they had…
Help keep our youth safe from alcohol and illegal drugs this holiday season. If you hear about or witness an underage party, send an anonymous tip…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Dresden Fire Department responded Monday morning to the scene of a vehicle accident at Call’s Hill Road and Route 127 in Dresden. A deputy on-scene said…
Obituary
Ronald R. Parry, 82, died December 17, 2015.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Andrew and Annie…
Wiscasset selectmen have approved one of three collective bargaining contracts after the police department’s three full-time officers ratified a new 3-year contract.
Town Manager Marian…
Wiscasset Middle High School has helped give Maine military families the Christmases they might never have been able to afford, Brandon Keene of Maine Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer…
Wiscasset 7-year-old Kylee Smith had a question for Mrs. Claus Saturday morning at Wiscasset Community Center’s Breakfast with Santa.
Yes, she did know all of Santa’s reindeer, Mrs. Claus,…
Maine Coast Stove & Chimney is pleased to announce that Greta Huff, an AmeriCorps Vista volunteer, and Hannah Court, a first-year resident farmer at Morris Farm…
A 23-year-old Boothbay man was airlifted to a Boston hospital Saturday with a head injury after a tire exploded and killed another man in Salem, New Hampshire, Salem police reported. Adam Sproul’s…
Cody Beal, 21, of Damariscotta, was indicted on 11 counts of Class B burglary, four counts of Class C theft by unauthorized taking, one count of Class D theft by unauthorized taking, and six…
Obituary
Lawrence W. “Butch” Greenleaf Jr., 55, died unexpectedly at his home in Trevett on Dec. 11, 2015.
Butch was born in Boothbay Harbor on September 30, 1960 to Lawrence W. Greenleaf Sr. and…
Small businesses in Maine are using an old-fashioned approach to countering the hate speech that has become part of the national discussion in recent months. They are hanging welcome signs in…
The Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene, 255 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset, presents only one opportunity to see the Christmas story. Come see our young people and adults…
Wiscasset School Committee
The freeze is on in the Wiscasset School Department.
School Committee Chairman Steve Smith and Superintendent of Schools Heather Wilmot announced Dec. 17, the budget has been frozen to help…
